Contributed by Anonymous

“Fascinating Womanhood” is a bestseller by Helen Andelin. It tells women how to get men and therefore become worthwhile:

(From the chapter “Feminine Manner”:)

Bewitching Langour
“Langour is a calm, quiet, air similar to a cat relaxing before a fireplace. It’s a touch of velvet. The opposite of langour is nervous and high-strung behavior, such as biting fingernails, jingling keys, twisting a handkerchief, or fingering the hair. To be feminine, work to over come these habits.”

Facial Expressions
“Avoid frowns, hardness in the eyes, tight lips, and a drooping mouth. Feminine expressions are gentle, tender, sweet, with a soft look in the eyes.”

Feminine Conversation
“Take care that all your conversation is feminine. First, don’t talk too much. Almost all women talk too much. Make sure your conversation is not centered on yourself. Don’t dominate the conversation or share too many opinions.”

Refinement
“One of the marks of a feminine woman is refinement, which implies good social breeding. Never interrupt someone, use vulgar language, profane, swear, or tell vulgar jokes. Never pick your nose, scratch yourself, or blow your nose in public. (Wiping your nose is OK.) Never rub your husband’s back in public, stroke his hair, or fondle him. Such actions are very unrefined.”